We all know about the spread of Transition Towns across the Globe, right? But isn't this just another forum for tie-die wearing hippies to promote their vegan and communist ways? It turns out that the Transition Movement has even reached the oil city of Houston. And, if this video is to be believed, those who are working—or have worked—in the oil industry are more likely than most to see peak oil and climate change as a genuine threat that needs tackling.

Still, it's good to see some of those folks stepping up and acting on their beliefs. And from solar oven building workshops to green film nights, the Transition Houston website presents a picture of a vibrant, dynamic community that is moving past oil and looking to the future.

We all know about the spread of Transition Towns across the Globe, right? But isn't this just another forum for tie-die wearing hippies to promote their vegan and communist ways? It turns out that the Transition